Ness
A short form of Vanessa.
Meaning and origin
Ness is a concise English nickname for Vanessa, which was created in the 20th century by author William Makepeace Thackeray for his novel Vanity Fair.
How to pronounce Ness
| English (US) | NES /nɛs/ |
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